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Certified Surgical First Assistant Plastics and Gynecology

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Nashville, TN, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Elite Surgical Partnership: Serve as a seamless extension of the surgeon’s hands. During complex procedures, you will provide high-level assistance—including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning—acting as a critical pillar of the intraoperative team.
  • Operational Excellence: Own the rhythm of the OR. From customizing the suite to meet specific surgeon preferences to managing streamlined, sterile turnarounds, your precision ensures we are always ready for the next life-changing case.
  • Precision Anatomy Access: Act as the guardian of patient safety and surgical visibility. You’ll masterfully manage patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure while prioritizing the dignity and comfort of those in your care.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.  Hired/transferred before 5/30/21 not required to hold certification. Accepted: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; American Board of Surgical Assistants; or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:  

  • Previous CST experience

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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About this role

Ascension's Nashville surgical center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to support complex procedures in plastics and gynecology. You'll work as an integral part of the intraoperative team, providing advanced technical assistance including tissue manipulation, retraction, and suctioning while maintaining optimal surgical exposure through expert patient positioning and equipment management. This role demands both technical precision and the ability to anticipate surgeon needs in a fast-paced OR environment.

To qualify, you must hold current certification as a Surgical First Assistant from one of three recognized boards (NBSTSA, ABSA, or NCCSA) before your start date, along with BLS certification obtained within your first month. The position requires either a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate or technical degree, or four years of direct surgical assisting experience. Prior certification as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.

This is a full-time, in-office role within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its associates through professional development and an inclusive workplace culture. The position offers the opportunity to work at a high level of surgical care while being part of a mission-driven organization.

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